Freshpeel Products Ltd, The Orchards, Sutton Road, Walpole Cross Keys, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE34 4HD t: 01553829481 f: 01553827095 FRESHPEEL PRODUCE LTD ETHICAL TRADING POLICY Statement The company aims to exceed legislative and customer requirements in all aspects of Ethical Trading. To achieve this the company will ensure that: Employment is freely chosen •    There will be no forced, bonded or involuntary prison Labour •    Workers are not required to lodge "deposits" or their identity papers and are free to leave after reasonable / contracted notice. Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining •    Employees have the right to join, at their own choice, the recognised union 'GMB', The GMB have the collective bargaining rights within the Company. •    The Company supports the representatives towards conducting their functions on site. Working conditions •    All aspects of the working and environment will be maintained in safe and hygienic conditions. •    All workers will receive regular and recorded health and safety training. •    Facilities will be provided to ensure the health and welfare of all employees. •    Accommodation, where provided, will be clean and safe, and meet the basic needs of the workers. Child Labour •    There will be no recruitment of child labour. •    Young persons (under 18 years) will not be employed at night or in hazardous conditions. Wages •    Wages and benefits paid for a standard working week meet, at least the national legal standard. •    All employees are provided with written and understandable information about their wages before employment and each time they are paid. •    Deductions from wages and working hours will always comply with UK legislation. Discrimination •    The Company operates an Equal Opportunities Policy. Inhumane Treatment •     The Company operates written Disciplinary, Grievance and Behaviour at work policies and procedures. This summary has been compiled to explain the company's philosophy on Ethical Trading. It is not intended that this should stand alone in demonstrating the company's commitment to achieving excellence. The summary forms part of the full Ethical Standards which is available in personnel and supervisory offices. Like other company policies and procedures it must be used as a guide for management and as a reference for all company employees. Peter Lonsdale Production Director